Second Generation Ascots > The V-Twin Years: Stock To Lightly Modified
Added A "PINTO" To The Stable Today...
J6G1Z:
Sounds real nice & throaty. 8) I like it.
I have an NOS MAC system that I was planning to use, but I like this system better.
Thanks
J.
Jaimo!:
I've been eyeing up the MAC system, in the ebay ad it states you can still use the center stand... Is this correct?
Jaimo!
Jaimo!:
By the way... Nice bike! Congratulations!
It looks like it needs just a little lovin'. When I picked up mine, it also had the surface rust and a small dent in the tank. I'm trying to figure out low some cost remedies for these problems...
Jaimo!
J6G1Z:
--- Quote from: Jaimo! on November 24, 2013, 08:39:28 pm ---I've been eyeing up the MAC system, in the ebay ad it states you can still use the center stand... Is this correct?
Jaimo!
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There are two different MAC systems. The original NOS system & the newer two tone system. I don't know anything about the newer system. The older NOS system that may still be available from: http://ascot500.com/index.php?topic=33.0 requires that the centerstand be removed or modified. If you cut the tail off on the exhaust side of the kickstand it should clear the exhaust. When I had mine back in the 80's, I just removed the centerstand. Removing the original Honda exhaust system & centerstand takes a lot of weight off of the bike.
Please let us know if you buy that system and/or learn anything more.
Good luck
J.
J6G1Z:
--- Quote from: Jaimo! on November 24, 2013, 08:41:55 pm ---By the way... Nice bike! Congratulations!
It looks like it needs just a little lovin'. When I picked up mine, it also had the surface rust and a small dent in the tank. I'm trying to figure out low some cost remedies for these problems...
Jaimo!
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Supposedly extra fine steel wool & lemon or citrus juice (mild acid) is good for removing rust speckles from chrome & metal surfaces. I've never tried it. Others have told me that steel wool & WD-40 works good also. It all depends upon how much elbow grease you want to invest.
Naval Jelly is a product that will remove rust & anything else it comes in contact with, like paint, skin, etc. Be careful with this stuff because it does not mess around.
I now have two bikes with dented fuel tanks. One of the bikes is a low mile cherry other than the dent. I've been thinking of trying to contact one of those paintless dent removal specialists to see if they had ever tried a motorcycle tank. If that doesn't work, I'm afraid it's a case of standard bodywork & re-paint which would be fairly expensive.
Good luck
J.
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